Strategy Sessions Live!
A one-day conference for wine and hospitality professionals designed to engage and inspire. Presented by Comcast Business.
Inspired by our industry-focused podcast series, Strategy Sessions Live! is designed to equip wine and hospitality professionals with practical, real-world strategies to grow, evolve, and transform their brands. The program is comprised of six panel-based workshops, intentionally built to foster thoughtful dialogue, candid insights, and meaningful interaction between speakers and attendees.
Cost of registration includes:
- Access to all sessions
- Continuous beverage service throughout day
- Hot breakfast
- Mid-morning snack
- Lunch buffet
- Afternoon snack
This event would not be possible without the support from our sponsors:
- Comcast Business (Presenting Sponsor)
- Pennsylvania Restuarant & Lodging Association
- Pennsylvania Wine Association
- Delaware County Community College
- Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine
- Citadel Credit Union
- Waterloo Container
- Niagara Label
- Philly Wine
- Eastfolk Creative Co.
About Thirsty Bandit Co.
Thirsty Bandit Co. is a strategy and growth advisory for hospitality, beverage, and consumer brands. The company works with founders, operators, and leadership teams to clarify vision, sharpen brand positioning, and develop practical strategies for sustainable growth. Its approach blends market insight, operational expertise, and brand thinking to uncover opportunities and translate them into measurable results. From wineries and restaurants to hospitality groups and emerging CPG brands, Thirsty Bandit partners with businesses navigating change, expansion, and reinvention.
A one-day conference for wine and hospitality professionals designed to engage and inspire. Presented by Comcast Business.
Inspired by our industry-focused podcast series, Strategy Sessions Live! is designed to equip wine and hospitality professionals with practical, real-world strategies to grow, evolve, and transform their brands. The program is comprised of six panel-based workshops, intentionally built to foster thoughtful dialogue, candid insights, and meaningful interaction between speakers and attendees.
Cost of registration includes:
- Access to all sessions
- Continuous beverage service throughout day
- Hot breakfast
- Mid-morning snack
- Lunch buffet
- Afternoon snack
This event would not be possible without the support from our sponsors:
- Comcast Business (Presenting Sponsor)
- Pennsylvania Restuarant & Lodging Association
- Pennsylvania Wine Association
- Delaware County Community College
- Mid-Atlantic Events Magazine
- Citadel Credit Union
- Waterloo Container
- Niagara Label
- Philly Wine
- Eastfolk Creative Co.
About Thirsty Bandit Co.
Thirsty Bandit Co. is a strategy and growth advisory for hospitality, beverage, and consumer brands. The company works with founders, operators, and leadership teams to clarify vision, sharpen brand positioning, and develop practical strategies for sustainable growth. Its approach blends market insight, operational expertise, and brand thinking to uncover opportunities and translate them into measurable results. From wineries and restaurants to hospitality groups and emerging CPG brands, Thirsty Bandit partners with businesses navigating change, expansion, and reinvention.
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Highlights
- 9 hours 30 minutes
- ages 18+
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 6AM
Refund Policy
Location
Desmond Hotel Malvern, a DoubleTree by Hilton
One Liberty Boulevard
Malvern, PA 19355
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Agenda
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Attendee Registration & Breakfast
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Crafting Brand Identity in a Crowded Market
In an increasingly crowded and commoditized market, brand identity is no longer just about storytelling. It’s about signaling value, trust, and relevance at every touchpoint. This session explores how wine and hospitality brands can clarify who they are, stand out authentically, and build emotional connections that drive loyalty, pricing power, and long-term growth.
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How User Experience Drives Loyalty, Spend, and Advocacy
In wine and hospitality, the guest experience is the brand, and it directly impacts loyalty, spend, and word-of-mouth advocacy. This session examines how intentional experience design across service, space, and digital touchpoints can turn first-time visitors into lifelong customers and brand ambassadors.